The Forest District, Maritime City: 10% to Start a Three-Year Build
The Forest District is a residential project by Beyond, located in Dubai's Maritime City. It offers apartments and penthouses from AED 2.2M to AED 24M, with construction underway since June 2025.
The payment structure is the natural starting point. Getting in for 10% down is a low entry cost for a freehold Dubai property. The remaining payments spread across the build, with half the purchase price due at handover in January 2029.
Getting Into Maritime City
Maritime City is a purpose-built peninsula along Dubai's coastline, positioned south of Port Rashid and adjacent to the historic Bur Dubai shoreline. The district sits on the water, which gives it a genuine waterfront character distinct from the inland master communities that make up much of Dubai's new-build supply.
Access to Downtown Dubai and Business Bay takes around 20 to 25 minutes by road. Dubai International Airport is a similar distance. The location suits residents who want direct water proximity without the premium pricing attached to the established marina zones.
What AED 2.2M to AED 24M Actually Covers
The price spread is wide, and the unit mix explains it. At the low end, AED 2.2M covers a one-bedroom apartment of around 757 square feet.
Two-bedroom units start at AED 3.8M, with sizes between 1,317 and 1,461 square feet. Three-bedroom apartments start at AED 5.5M, ranging from 1,795 to 1,883 square feet.
The ceiling is a four-bedroom penthouse at AED 24M, sized at 4,462 square feet. The penthouse sits in a separate market tier from the apartments and has limited bearing on how you evaluate the residential pricing. A buyer here is not comparing against other Maritime City units. The relevant frame is branded residences and top-floor options in the marina zones.
Apartments for Residents, a Penthouse for a Different Buyer
Apartments run from one to three bedrooms. The one-bed suits a buy-to-let investor or a single occupier looking for a waterfront address at the lower end of the price range. Two and three-bedroom units are better suited to families or buyers who want a primary residence with practical square footage.
Penthouses are four-bedroom, 4,462-square-foot units at AED 24M. At that price point the buyer is looking at a statement residence, not an investment-grade entry unit.
What the Amenities Tell You
| Category | Amenity |
|---|---|
| Fitness & Wellness | Indoor Swimming Pool, Gymnasium |
| Outdoor & Leisure | Landscaped Gardens, Children's Play Area |
| Food & Beverage | Restaurants |
| Security | CCTV Security |
The indoor swimming pool extends usable swim time through Dubai's hotter months, a practical advantage over an outdoor-only facility. On-site restaurants reduce the need to leave the building for meals. Together, these two amenities point to a self-contained living proposition aimed at residents who want daily convenience built in.
The broader set is practical rather than elaborate. Gym, pool, gardens, and security cover the core quality-of-life requirements without the sprawling resort facilities of the top-tier luxury segment. The children's play area confirms the developer expects families as a key occupier profile.
Three and a Half Years to Handover
Construction broke ground in June 2025. The project targets handover in January 2029, a build window of approximately three and a half years.
For an off-plan buyer entering now, the majority of the construction schedule still lies ahead. The 40% in construction-stage payments accumulates gradually over the build period before the final balance falls due at handover.
Getting In for 10%, Paying Half at the Keys
| Stage | Payment |
|---|---|
| Down payment | 10% |
| During construction | 40% |
| Handover | 50% |
The 10% down payment sets a low opening cost. On the entry-level one-bedroom at AED 2.2M, that is AED 220,000 to secure the unit.
The number that shapes cash planning is the 50% due at handover. Half the full purchase price falls at a single point in January 2029. There is no post-handover instalment facility. The full capital requirement lands at that date, regardless of whether the plan is to occupy, lease, or sell.